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Seafloor impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle revealed
Media release08 May 2024Scientists have found evidence of sediment impacts on seafloor ecosystems following Cyclone Gabrielle. -
Better runoff and hazard predictions through national-scale snowmelt forecasting
Research ProjectDeveloping a snowmelt forecast system to enable more accurate and confident forecasts of river flow and alpine hazards. -
Future Coasts Aotearoa
Transforming coastal lowland systems threatened by sea-level rise into prosperous communities -
Township Flood Challenge Game
In this activity, you will play NIWA's online serious game, Township Flood Challenge. -
Rangi - weather and climate lessons for teachers
Developed for teachers, these lessons offer an engaging way to learn about Aotearoa’s weather and climate. -
Science to respond to our changing climate: teaching climate adaptation
Climate adaptation resources for teachers -
Comprehensive eruption study highlights need for further work
Media release01 December 2023A new study has comprehensively mapped the immediate after effects of the January 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga - Hunga Ha’apai, highlighting the risks of similar events. -
Forecasting impacts from extreme weather
Research ProjectThis project aims to establish connections between weather and river flow forecasting, inundation prediction and risks to people and assets. -
Storm-tide red-alert days 2024
ServiceStorm-tide red-alert days 2024 -
Introduction - Township Flood Challenge Game
Education ResourceWelcome to the NIWA Township Flood Challenge game. -
Coastal hazards
NIWA's coastal hazards research is improving knowledge and providing tools to help understand coastal hazards and potential impacts for Aotearoa New Zealand – both now and in the future as sea levels continue to rise. -
Tides
Research ProjectOn this page, you can find information about tide forecasts, sea-level network, tidal model of New Zealand's EEZ, and red-alert days for coastal flooding.
